Austin Calitro signs his LOI at Danbury High School in CT

It's National Signing Day, 2012 - and for all you Villanova football recruiting nuts out there, we'll keep you updated as the National Letters of Intent roll in. We'll either be confirming via the Villanova Athletics office or via Twitter/Facebook as recruits update us throughout the day.

Right now, if you've been following our Villanova football recruiting page, 'Nova are expected to receive 15 LOI's today, although one report has the class at 18 members [H/T VUhoops]. This turned out to be true, as Villanova is reporting 18 letters of intent today.

Confirmed Signed LOI

1. Austin Calitro - LB, 6-1, 230, Danbury HS (CT)
2. Tanoh Kpassagnon - DL, 6-7, 245, Wissahickon HS (PA)
3. Cameron McCurry - DB, 6-0, 215, Fleming Island HS (FL)
4. Don Cherry - LB, 6-2, 220, Trumbull HS (CT)
5. Nico D'Angelo - OL, 6-3, 275, Holy Spirit HS (NJ)
6. TJ White - LB, 6-2, 220, Henderson HS (PA)
7. Jonathan Green - OL, 6-2, 295, North Schuylkill HS (PA)
8. Jake Prus - OL, 6-6, 260, Woodstown HS (NJ)
9. Bradley Seaton - 6-8, 280, Brunswick School (CT)
10. Javon White - RB, 5-10, 180, Souderton HS (PA)
11. Shayne Jones - DB, 6-0, 190, Immaculata HS (NJ)
12. Aaron Wells - RB, 5-8, 180, River Hill HS (MD)
13. Corey Majors - LB, 6-1, 230, Worcester Academy (MA)
14. CJ Logan - DB, 5-11, 190, Northfield Mt. Hermon (MA)
15. Patrick McGown - DL, 6-5, 230, Sierra Canyon School (CA)
16. Gary Underwood - RB, 6-1, 215, Winton Woods HS (OH)
17. Mike Burke - WR, 6-2, 200, Columbia HS (PA)
18. Marc Mauro - DB, 6-0, 190, Bayville (NY)

We'll keep this post updated throughout the day, if you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer - otherwise feel free to use this as your open thread for National Signing Day 2012!

Shayne Jones, the No. 185 rated defensive back according to ESPN, has committed to the Villanova Wildcats. The news was announced by Brian Dohn of FoxSportsNet via Twitter. Shayne Jones, who played at Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ, chose Villanova over Central Michigan and Buffalo, among others.

Shayne Jones had zeroed in on Villanova as National Signing Day approached after also considering Central Michigan, Buffalo, Bryant and Albany.

Shayne Jones was the 185th-highest athlete in the ESPN rankings. Jones joins a Villanova squad that is lacking in defensive backfield depth after losing standout Jimmy Pitts to graduation. Jones' versatility should also allow him to compete for playing time on special teams as both a kick and punt returner.

• Shayne Jones Rivals profile
• Shayne Jones ESPN profile
• Shayne Jones Scout profile

The Villanova Wildcats lost to the Marquette Golden Eagles today, 82-78. Villanova played well enough to win in the first half, but did not in the second half. They blew an 18-point first half lead. Gross.

But even grosser...?

What you really need to know about this game is that we have a new nominee for worst referee'ing performance of the season. James Breeding, you are a joke. All 3 of the technical fouls he gave (Jay Wright, Buzz Williams, Maalik Wayns) were absolutely terrible calls. Not to mention there were about 60 free throws call in the game and it took 2 and a half hours to complete.

There needs to be consequences for performances like the referees, in particular Breeding, had today.

Villanova Wildcats		Marquette Golden Eagles
	vs.
(10-11, 3-6) | NR		(17-4, 6-2) | #18

Weekend noon game at The Pavilion against a good team, I'd live for these as a student. I'd hope the place is rocking today.

Do we have a better shot at beating Marquette today now that we've already seen them once? What say you, 'Nova Nation?